Drilling Rig Accident Kills Worker in North Dakota: Record Settlement

Just one day before trial, we successfully settled a wrongful death case
against Pioneer Drilling and Denali Oil and Gas for the wrongful death
of 20 year old, Zachary Anderson. Zach was killed while working as a stabber
on a drilling rig. The confidential settlement was the largest wrongful
death settlement for noneconomic damages in North Dakota history. We also
required Pioneer Drilling to change its safety policies as part of the
confidential settlement.

Following the settlement Zach’s family was able to set up the Zach
Anderson Memorial Scholarship to honor his legacy.